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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Vista stagnates at four

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There were no new teachers in Vista who signed the pledge on Dec. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 21, the day before. It now has four pledges from Vista teachers.

They’re one of the thousands of US teachers pledging to continue educating students about the controversial Critical Race Theory, which explains racism is embedded in US culture and politics.

Comments from Vista teachers included, "I believe everyone matters and the truth matters" and "The truth matters. Students deserve to have the space and skills needed to critically think about the world around them".

Though the concept was first suggested in the late 70’s, it has recently exploded as a contentious issue between the American right and left in the last two years.

Many who signed the pledge are defying state bans on the teachings. Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and South Dakota, have denounced the teachings without passing specific legislation.

In an interview with The Washington Free Beacon', Ashley Varner of the Freedom Foundation accused the Zinn Education Project of providing “left-leaning propaganda to teachers.”

Teachers in Vista who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Ashley Atkins-GabrielThe truth matters. Students deserve to have the space and skills needed to critically think about the world around them.
Donna PenneyThe truth is the truth. The facts are the facts. If you're embarrassed by your history, then the only way to notrepeat it is to learn about it. No group has the right to control knowledge.History has always been written by the victors. Being victorious doesn't make you right. Look at:- White Europeans vs Native Americans-Columbus vs Arawak-Nazis vs Jews/Gypsies/homosexuals/disabled people/anyone who opposed him, and many others-Pol Pot vs the Cambodian people***Past behavior is not cleansed through ignorance.***
Jane SilvaI believe everyone matters and the truth matters.
Jane SilvaWe need to teach the truth about our history, so we can learn from it. #STEAM #SEL

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